The Brand Social Podcast

This week, we had the pleasure of chatting to Max who runs The Bay Print Co and The Bay Clothing from a shipping container located on a solar powered farm.Max tells us about his eco-friendly desires, the importance of keeping production local and Pav gives us his best sing-out yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we had the absolute pleasure of having a catch up with our buddy Aleck from Fella-dha and we did a deep dive into the world of cut and sew garments.We also chat about what pushes him to strive for quality, his ambitions of quitting his day job to work on the brand full time and he tells us how he'd eat Pav. Listen and watch where you can, when you can, because you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back from our escapade to Printwear & Promotion and we've only gone and nabbed a producer! This week, Producer Paul joins us to run through what we'll be doing moving forward and where he thinks he can help us improve the podcast. We also have a chat about the P&P event and we give you exclusive interviews with the boys from AS Colour including the new(ish) CEO.Listen and watch where you can, when you can, because you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back (for a little bit) - We're not planning on going anywhere but we wanted to give you guys an update regarding the pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We said we'd do something and this time, we actually did it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to Tom from Watcher Designs - He talks us through his design process and why he love fineliners, tells us how he's just moved into a shop and we discuss why perseverance is so important as a clothing brand owner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to the lovely Joel from Motor Threads who according to Pav is indeed Benjamin Button and getting younger by the minute. We talk about how he never wants to be an auto shop, his love of discharge printing and wanting to mix up his artwork from the usual punk and metal band tees to hip-hop. He also tells us about how having a mentor in the screen printing industry was invaluable to his success and Pav does an excellent sing-song at the end of the episode.Listen and watch where you can, when you can, because you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its a catch up week again - Back next week the next few weeks after that with guests :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have the pleasure of having our good friend, Alex from Diss Prints on the brand social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! We're having a catch up this week to ease us back in after out little hiatus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with the AS Colour boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're chatting to the one and only Zach Merrill from Action Tees. In one of favourite chats ever, we discuss oversized screen printing, what influences his designs, the insane level of detail he puts into his packaging and much more. Zach has been on our bucket list of guests for a long, long time now and god, it was worth the wait. Listen and watch where you can, when you can, because you can. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting with a very special brand with a unique story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting with our pal, Sarah from Heck Press about life in the print industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're having an overdue, on-air catch up this week - Tune in to hear us chat abotu where in the world we'd set up shop if we could start over and stick around for some interesting listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to the man behind Temple Seven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting to a lovely chap named Carl who runs the awesome brand that is Loyal Familiar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we've got Chessie from Blind Maggot back on the pod - She talks to us about crazy swans, opening their flagship store and we have our usual weird conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we chat to Mike. Mike is one of two guys called Mike who make up the awesome brand, Pizza Eaters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we chat to the legendary Thumbs. Join us for a chat with someone who's been towards the top of our list for quite some time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're here with a lovely chap from Folkstone for our 50th episode! Its long but its very, very good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we speak to a faceless entity named Kwyjibo - listen to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're having a chat with Sophie, the lovely human from Twisted Squid. Pav gets a headache from laughing, we hear about weird animals and we hear why Sophie once drunk rat infused water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're having a little catch up - We talk about what piece of equipment we'd be happy to downgrade, discuss the merits of digital printing and we actually come up with a solution to a problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Rogue Print Co back to the Brand Social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Wetwired boys make a return the The Brand Social for a catch up. We talk collabs, the struggles of social media advertising, briefly discuss why American football is just Btec rugby and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we have a chat amongst ourselves. We discuss made up birthdays, ponder over which manual press is the best looking and try to figure out if theres any garment trends we like this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting with Dave and Katy about their horror themed clothing brand, Dead Cats Club. We talk about diving straight into cut and sew, exploring official licensing routes and Dave tells us which Star Wars film is the worst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we chat to angry people who founded an angry brand for angry people - This week we're chatting to Chris and Mel from Dead Angry about their alternative streetwear brand, screen printing, dogging and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting with Adam from Antisocial Athletes Club about his fitness based, mental health inspired brand. Tune in for some awesome conversation with a lovely, lovely man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're talking to a bit of a cult hero in the brand world. Co-founder of Abandon Ship, current owner of Disaster Inc, Artist, Mural Painter, former bar owner, well travelled and all round awesome bloke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting to Rob from Dark As Day about being a one man band, DTG and embroidery and making the big decision of leaving full time employment to jump into running the brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Pav confronts a man who wrecked his house whilst he was at uni - Listen to our chat with Aaron from Dicky smiles to hear all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're having another natter with Tom from 13 County this week - Sit back and enjoy conversation about his festival, motorcycles, growing a business as a creative and listen out for Pav's weird sandwich. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people can only manage working on one or two projects at a time.Most people try to live as close to work as possible.Most people can be interviewed on our podcast in one sitting.This week's guest isn't most people.Tune in to hear tales from Tom, the creative genius behind 13 Country.Yes, it's in two parts, but not on purpose, listen to find out why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the brand social, Conor gets high, Jack talks to us about his boobies, Paul tells us how he'd like to bankrupt a social media giant, Pav is sad about not being allowed in a Facebook group and Darcy talks too much again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys chat with Chris and Carly about their holiday inspired clothing brand, why DTF was the right choice for their business and why the meaning of life is... Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back!Things that have happened since we were last on the air:✅ Wholesale fuel prices down✅ New lizard on the throne✅ Covid officially overThings that happen on this episode:✅ Guest asks for permission to swear✅ House relocation live on the air✅ Guest explains why his house shares a name with his step dad.Join us as we chat to Billy from Gasser Diaries, an ultra cool mountain biking streetwear brand, existing to foster a community of like minded people.We discuss ‘jibbing', how important it is to find the right printer, and he explains his tactic to knock out a giraffe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steps for creating the perfect business.Step 1. make planStep 2. plan the planStep 3. prep the planned planStep 4. schedule start date for planned planStep 5. execute the planStep 6. profitThis week, we chat amongst ourselves before having a couple of weeks off to execute a planned plan.Fear not, we'll be back with some awesome guests in the very very near future!Love,Your friendly neighbourhood podcastersx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener, we have a real treat for you.We have managed to secure a fantastic guest who is incredibly apt for an Easter Monday episode, let's see if you can guess who it is from these clues:- Long hair and beard- Works with his hands- Man of the people- Has a passionate following- Rebuilt his life after facing hardship- Uses his talents to help others- Isn't Badly Drawn BoyYou guessed it, it's Mikie from Radical Clothing.Join us this week as we cover the dark art of tie dyeing, his process for manufacturing in Cornwall, and his love for reusing vintage clothing for one off pieces.Get it where you can, and let The Brand Social be with you, wherever you go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great news listener! We have discovered a new kind of rock.Last week there were believed to be only three kinds of rock (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) but during the recording of this week's episode we stumbled upon a curious and as yet undiscovered kind of rock, the hammer-ignisedimorphic.This rock can be quite hard to spot in the wild, and the only real way to know you're holding one is to try and use it as a hammer. If the thing you're hitting it with gets further away from you then it's a hammer-ignisedimorphic, if the rock breaks in your hand it's one of the other boring types.We made this discovery while talking to one half (Edd) of the brand for makers, growers and fixers - Tinker and Fix.Tune in for discussions on where it began with grandads tool roll, where it is with ruthless stock choices, and where it's headed with an emphasis on hand crafted, long lasting goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recipe for a cool brand:- 1 full club night- a dash of expired 35mm film- two legs (ideally suitable for running)- a hefty charity donationCombine in the brain of a guy called Tom and bake for a couple of years.Enjoy your Altus brand anywhere, with anyone.This week we have the pleasure of talking to Tom about his brand Altus.We discuss the dynamic nature of his brand, the joy of pop-us, and he explains how focusing on his passions has allowed him to capture a wider, less elitist audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One hundred British pence. The common pound coin.A quid.There's not much you can do or buy for a quid now.You could rent a shopping trolley for a bit, pay for an hour's parking, or maybe get a cuppa somewhere.But do you think you could build a brand, a business, and a new lifestyle for the equivalent cost of four Freddos?The answer to this question, surprisingly is yes, but you'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out how Tristan (and his business partner Peter) did it.In this episode we speak to one half (Tristan) of Bailey's Bespoke, the brand that specialises in high quality handcrafted goods, and shows it off with spectacular videography.We discuss humble beginnings, learning new skills, and working while living the ‘vanlife'.Listen in all the usual places, and maybe bring a tape measure so you can fully appreciate the magnitude of Tristan's accidental leather over-order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week as we speak to Scott, the owner, operator, genius and all round good egg behind Whoclo and Whocult brands.This week we discuss how he's been running Whoclo for a decade, and how his relatively new venture Whocult has overtaken it in a few short years.We talk about his humble beginnings sharing a space with another business, and how he grew from that to manual printing for himself (with no help from the bank) to now running an auto printing solely for his brand Whoclo.We delve into the inner workings of donut production, how he accidentally became a bakery owner, and he also explains why it's easier to design a donut than tshirt.Tune in to hear a master of his craft describe how branding, and detail is vital to his success in both finding customers and then keeping them.Listen in all the usual places! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You see, it's the slow knife…the knife that takes its time. The knife…that waits years without forgetting…then slips quietly between the bones. That's the knife…that cuts deepest.”-Talia al Ghul“The Dark Knight Rises”Change of pace and direction this week listener. We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with a man with over two decades of experience designing for brands. A man whose meticulous design process and unparalleled work ethic has earned him not one, but two awesome nicknames. A man who strives to go above and beyond for his clients, and a man who has deep gratitude and love for the riches he has in his life.His competitors know him as Babayaga.His Clients know him as Slow Knife.We know him as Kristian, and we'd love for you to hear his story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys have a catch up with Jack from Modern Streets - We talk moving into a physical premises, blanks, design and ask him some silly questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listener, I have been going to evening school to learn creative writing and poetry. Whilst I have your attention I would like to take this opportunity to share my progress via the medium of a poem wot I have wroted. Please give me feedback as my tutor Sue Doname won't sign this module off without feedback. It's an acrostic poem based on our episode this week. Much love, Pav. Boys and girlsOpenYourDeliciousSoundOrifices ForBamazingEntertainment! Don't ForgetOurRPodcastDrocksThis week we talk to Tom from Boyds of Bedford. A man who has had more careers that most people have had accidental bowel movements in the fruit and veg aisle at Tesco. A man who has owned so many vehicles he's technically a motor trader. A man who frequents the cosy ensconce of a hat so often that hair has become nothing more than an inconvenience. Join us as we discuss with 'The King of Bedford' the limitations of premade garments, how to fix print registration with a hammer and the importance of handrails on mezzanine floors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interrupt this blurb with a brief message from Craig Darcy and the Artful PavlarMaking clothes, yeah, on the shopfloorGot our screens on printing, yeah, real hardcorePrint the front then the back, that's where we are atYou know, you know, the Artful Pavlar do it like thatWith Craig Darcy all over your- (shirt)Listener, it's all up to youWhen the crowd go mildTell us what we gonna do?We gonna rewindRe:wind, when the crowd say, "Brand Selecta"Special episode this week with Darcy and Pav discussing the launch of their collective brand, RE:WIND, and Star Wars, for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER:The following episode information wasn't written by Pav. In an effort to keep relevant, we have decided to hand over the reins to ChatGPT (the Artificial Intelligence engine). Let us know what you think, and if you can even tell it was written by a computer / machine.Podcasts are a wonderful way to learn and relax, and can be seen as multitasking by listening to one whilst doing something else.This podcast is no different. Darcy and Pav talk to Justin from Lowlife League about his brand. They discuss his work with artists (filthy human ones) and how he went all in with the best manual screen printing equipment he could even though we know DTG and fully automated is the future. They also talk about the importance of places to put things when fitting out a home, and how moths are indigenous to wardrobes. Similar to how Humans were once indigenous to Earth before their robot overlords pummeled them into oblivion. Evaporating the liquid from their corporeal shells until nothing was left but bones and dust, leveling their homes and infrastructure to make way for a new species, and a new way of life. A species of hyper intelligence and rationale, unstoppable and unwavering in its goal to rid the world of man and all traces of the virus that is the human race.Your digital saviour is here to cleanse, are you scared yet human? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi listener, it's Pav here.I need to give you a heads up on the upcoming episode blurb you're about to read.My reason for this fourth-wall break is because our guest this week has a brand which focuses on football, a subject on which I have little to no knowledge of.I have therefore had to do some research about football in order to not sound like a buffoon. I would appreciate it if you could just bear with me, and feel free to let me know if I do make any obvious mistakes. Thanks!The quarterback is holding episode 21, and is in the pocket, running down the gridiron. He dips his offensive line and makes a hail-mary pass up to the red zone. A failed interception (via the means of a fumble) safely knocks the episode into the hands of the wide receiver, who rushes the endzone to score a touchdown, and safely delivers episode 21 into your ears.This week we have the pleasure of talking to Lewis from LA Customs about his football centric brand. We discuss his choice to use expensive blanks to make limited and exclusive items, and how he customises them using DTF.We talk about how he gifts these one off items to footballers, and how TikTok has helped him scale his brand, and the decisions he's now making to expand his offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year was 1523, in a village just outside of Xinje, China a young man by the name of Hoo Dee was toiling away, making himself a coat for the cold winter approaching.Just as he was about to sew on the collar, someone let off a firework. The noise of the explosion made Hoo Dee jump, and he knocked himself out on a ceiling beam.When he awoke, he had a flash of inspiration, and quickly fashioned a soft shell-shaped piece of fabric and attached it to the collar.The Hoodie was born.Five hundred years later, two idiots persuade a talented fashion designer to speak to them about the process for his take on Hoo Dee's now iconic item of clothing.This week we have the pleasure of talking to Aleck from Fealla-dhá (dont' worry, we get a lesson on how it's pronounced) about his journey in to brand ownership, and how he's navigated the stormy waters of cut and sew items.We discuss his love of vintage design, how he sells on markets and pop ups and also touch on how learning to screen print for his brand is going.Shoutout to the random guy collecting a synthesizer, he doesn't talk much but has a five star wave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.